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The Japanese space agency JAXA has successfully landed two space rovers on a far-flung asteroid in the deep void of space.

Both rovers were launched from the Hayabusa2 space station and will capture data from the 1km-wide space rock called Ryugu.

Because of the asteroid’s low gravity the rovers will be able to hop around across its surface.

‘The two rovers are in good condition and are transmitting images and data,’ said a statement from JAXA.

The image of the asteroid Ryugu sent back by Hayabusa2 (Image: HAYABUSA2@JAXA)

‘Analysis of this information confirmed that at least one of the rovers is moving on the asteroid surface.’

We are sorry we have kept you waiting! MINERVA-II1 consists of two rovers, 1a & 1b. Both rovers are confirmed to have landed on the surface of Ryugu. They are in good condition and have transmitted photos & data. We also confirmed they are moving on the surface. #asteroidlanding